Casual Catering Assistant

First Nations Jobs; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award Pay Rates

Training and development to support你的

Job summary

Spotless is seeking multiple Casual Catering Assistants to join the Spotless team at Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in Villawood, NSW. You will assist in preparing and serving nutritious, culturally diverse meals as part of a subcontractor arrangement with Secure Journeys.

To be considered, you must hold a Certificate II or higher in Commercial Cookery, a valid Working with Children Check, and prior experience in a commercial kitchen with HACCP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (or higher) and valid Food Safety Certificates.
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee) is mandatory.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen with HACCP knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assembling, preparing, and producing meals as directed by the Chef Manager or Head Chef.
• Maintain cleanliness across food prep and dining areas and equipment.
• Adhere to HACCP Food Safety Plan and complete documentation on time.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and ensure it is clean and maintained.

Skills

Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

Food Safety Certificates

Working with Children Check

Commercial Kitchen Experience

HACCP Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate II in Kitchen Operations

Certificate II in Commercial Cookery

Job description

Join us on the journey
We are currently looking for multiple Casual Catering Assistants to join the Spotless team at Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in Villawood, NSW. As a subcontractor to Secure Journeys, Spotless is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, culturally diverse meals that support the overall health and well-being of individuals within the centre.

We're seeking dedicated Catering Assistants who are passionate about delivering exceptional food and customer service. To be considered, you must have a Certificate II or higher in Commercial Cookery and a valid Working with Children Check.

• Assist in assembling, preparing, and producing meals as directed by the Chef Manager or Head Chef.
• Maintain cleanliness across food preparation and dining areas, including equipment and utensils.
• Adhere to the HACCP Food Safety Plan by upholding food safety and hygiene standards, completing all documentation accurately and on time.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and ensure it remains clean and well-maintained.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Certificate II in Kitchen Operations (or higher) - Mandatory requirement
• Valid Food Safety Certificates
• Current Working with Children Check (Employee) - Mandatory requirement
• Prior experience in a commercial kitchen setting
• Sound knowledge of HACCP Food Safety guidelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal abilities.

Above all, you'll bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to achieving outstanding results for Spotless and our client.
Why work for us?
Working for us means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive.With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future.You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:

• Above Award Pay Rates
• Training and development to support your career.
• Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
• A range of discounts and benefits available.
• An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.

Please note:An Australian Federal Police Check and medical assessment is a part of the selection process for this role.

As an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

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